Word
Oppose
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
op-pose
Definition
- n. - To place in front of, or over against; to set opposite; to
exhibit.
- n. - To put in opposition, with a view to counterbalance or
countervail; to set against; to offer antagonistically.
- n. - To resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments,
etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand; as, to
oppose the king in battle; to oppose a bill in Congress.
- n. - To compete with; to strive against; as, to oppose a rival
for a prize.
- v. i. - To be set opposite.
- v. i. - To act adversely or in opposition; -- with against or
to; as, a servant opposed against the act.
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